58 October 2015 www.womanthismonth.com After a long sweltering summer, energy feels restored on the island as the temperatures begin to dip during October. It’s just the right time to take up a homeimprovement project to add something fresh for the upcoming holidays and nights of entertaining guests. Whether you opt for a floor-to-ceiling transformation or make just a few key changes, have a penchant for antique luxury or bohemian quirks, current trends cater to a vast range of tastes and sensibilities, giving you all the leeway you need to make your space stylish in your own unique way. COSY KNITS Nothing says winter or warm comfort better than knits and there’s no easier way to add a snug touch to a room than with a big fat knit element. These accessories are huge this season, both figuratively and literally, with bolder and chunkier cable-knits replacing demure weaves. You can go for a throw on the couch, a knitted basket or a pouffe, which by far is the best interpretation of this trend – essentially a big knitted ball of wool for your feet. VINTAGE EXPLORER This season the interior design world is heavily inspired by the great explorers and naturalists of the past. Hence, make way for vintage globes and suitcases, along with hints of botany and entomology, in the form of plant drawings and butterfly motifs. Present your 'specimens' under a bell jar or perhaps frame a grouping of nature-walk finds or others natural souvenirs from your last holiday. LOVING LAYERS If the fashion runways and the interior stores are any indication, layering both textures and patterns has been very strong this year and the trend continues for the cooler months as well. The mixing and matching of different materials adds unexpected impact to a room. So mix your woods, particularly raw wood, with metals, or place something with a glazed glossy finish close to a matte surface. Create a harmonious medley of florals, geometrics and ethnic prints and combine worn-out leathers with velvets. THE RETRO ROUTE The year has been all about ‘out with the new and in with the old’, with modern design elements from the ‘50s, ‘60s and LIFESTYLE | home Haute Habitat Autumn-winter 2015 brings an exciting change not just in your wardrobe but in your home interiors too. Ankita Mamgain examines the hot decor trends of the season so you can give your abode a stylish makeover. Artisan baskets ZARA HOME Textured vase H&M Knitted Pouffes
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